Mar 9 • 18:53 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Military expert: America has not achieved its goals in the war and the new leader will escalate

A military expert claims the United States has failed to meet its objectives in the ongoing conflict, particularly following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader in Iran.

Recent Israeli-American airstrikes targeted Iran's military infrastructure as part of an ongoing conflict, especially in the aftermath of the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader. These airstrikes focused on command centers in Isfahan, Shiraz, and western regions of Iran like Kermanshah and Tabriz, leading to retaliatory actions from Tehran, which struck deep into Israeli territory. The situation has escalated significantly, suggesting a shift towards more aggressive tactics on both sides.

The attacks also included operations around Tehran, with Israel claiming to have targeted a site near Mehrabad Airport, believed to house military aircraft used for launching drones, along with the coordination center for operations between the Iranian military and the Revolutionary Guard. This dual-action from both nations underscores the high-stakes nature of the situation, especially with Israel's reported targeting of the Quds Force headquarters in Eastern Tehran and airforce compounds, indicating a broader scope of conflict than previously understood.

As discussions of a possible end to the conflict loom, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the war is nearly concluded, military analyst Brigadier Elias Haneen posits that this escalation might serve as groundwork for negotiation talks. His remarks highlight the precarious balance between military aggression and diplomatic resolution in a historically tumultuous region, where the dynamics are constantly shifting and require astute political and military navigation.

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